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Will the Next Bull Market Repeat the Success of “DeFi Summer”? It Depends on Seamless Cross-Chain UX
21.12.2023
Interoperability, enabling seamless transactions and communications across multiple blockchains, has long been a goal of crypto developers. Only with truly seamless interoperability is it possible to unlock the network effects of blockchain ecosystems, allowing liquidity and users to flow between...
Chinese Bank Seals First-ever Cross-border CBDC-powered Precious Metals Deal
21.12.2023
Source: pla2na/Adobe The Bank of China has completed the world’s first cross-border CBDC-powered precious metals deal – a gold transaction worth some $14.1 million. Per the Shanghai Securities News and the China Securities Network, the deal involved the Shanghai Branch of the Bank of China,...
Grant Thornton: Family Offices Are Warming Up to Blockchain and Crypto
21.12.2023
A report issued by Grant Thornton, a professional services network, has revealed that family offices are eyeing crypto and blockchain to increase their investments in these areas. More than half of the family offices consulted have already invested in digital assets, with 38% allocating less than...
Protocol Village: Bitfinex Securities Announces First Tokenized Bond on Liquid Network
21.12.2023
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 21-Jan. 3. (EDITOR'S NOTE: We will be taking much-needed time off around the end of the year, so updates will be less frequent. Happy holidays!)
Best Crypto to Buy Today December 20 – Near, Stacks, Sei
20.12.2023
Technical indicators and developments point to Near Protocol, Stacks, Sei Network, Sponge V2, and Bitcoin Minetrix as strong options for the best crypto to buy today. Image by cryptonews.com. Stacks’ near 30% STX price increase so far today has captured the attention of market observers,...
Rollups On Bitcoin? BOB Launches Public Testnet For Scaling BTC
20.12.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) layer 2 startup ‘Build on Bitcoin’ (BOB) has announced the launch of its public testnet, which intends to imbue the premiere crypto network with the functionality of Ethereum (ETH), its most popular rival. The protocol is designed as a one-click bridge to Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem...
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Hits Historic 527 EH/s Lifetime Peak, Shattering Previous Records
20.12.2023
Recent data, analyzing the seven-day average of Bitcoin’s hashrate, reveals yet another lifetime peak in the network’s performance. On Dec. 20, 2023, Bitcoin’s hashrate climbed to an unprecedented high. The seven-day simple moving average (SMA) indicates that the hashrate...
Bitcoin Blockchain Surpasses Half-Terabyte Amid Soaring Transactions and Increased Block Capacity
20.12.2023
Although bitcoin’s price hasn’t eclipsed its historic peak, this year the network has shattered multiple records. These include reaching the highest level of difficulty, achieving an all-time high in total hashrate, and setting a new record for daily confirmed transactions. In 2023...
Bitcoin’s Market Cap Increased by a Peak of 172% in 2023 + More News
20.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Coloures-Pic Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Bitcoin’s Market Cap Increased by a Peak of 172% in 2023 Bitfinex Securities Facilitates $5.2M...
Is It Too Late to Buy Helium? HNT Price Rockets 20% as a Cutting-Edge Casino Project on Telegram Gains Traction
20.12.2023
Decentralized Internet of Things (IoT) project Helium Network (HNT) has undertaken a dramatic +2-% HNT price surge, leaving some asking is it too late to buy Helium? Helium’s immense rise appears to have been fuelled by a huge surge of interest in the new Helium Mobile launch, which offers...
Stellar Network unveils Smart Contracts in phases
20.12.2023
SDF and other community members have worked for two years to integrate smart contract capabilities into the Stellar network. This is a significant step forward for Stellar. This integration is about introducing a slew of new capabilities and possibilities while remaining fully compatible with...
XCAD Network launches SocialFi app
20.12.2023
‘Influencers like Mr Beast & KSI Back project allowing Influencers to issue ‘private keys’ With some saying a ‘confirmed’ bull-market as Bitcoin crossed over $40,000 for the first time since last year, trends like Socialfi seem to continue to keep growing. Although some...
Technical Glitch Leads to 50% Drop in Zilliqa On-Chain Transactions – What’s Going On?
19.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Alexander The Zilliqa blockchain is grappling with a “critical situation” resulting in a significant disruption to its network. Developers announced the presence of a “technical issue” on social media platform X on Monday, saying it has led to...
Is It Too Late to Buy Sei? SEI Price Surges 20% as Exclusive Telegram Crypto Casino Approaches Launch
19.12.2023
Sei Network (SEI), an open-source layer-1 blockchain, has undertaken a +20% SEI price surge – leaving some FOMO traders asking ‘is it too late to by Sei?’. Markets appear to have flipped bullish on Sei Network’s promise of empowering developers with hyper-fast throughput...
Coinbase Expands in Singapore: Launches USD Transfers via SWIFT – Crypto Adoption on the Rise?
19.12.2023
Source: Adobe / VideoFlow The major US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has announced the availability of USD transfers for its retail customers in Singapore, according to an announcement. Now, users in Singapore can seamlessly transfer US dollars (USD) to and from their Coinbase accounts using...
Elastos Unveils New Bitcoin Layer-2 Network to Enable Bitcoin Staking
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Public blockchain project Elasto has unveiled BeL2, a ‘Bitcoin roll-up’ introducing Bitcoin staking and other comprehensive Layer 2 solutions. BeL2’s Rollup introduces the implementation of smart contracts, enabling irreversible digital agreements between parties...
Masa to launch ZK-Data Network & Marketplace on AvaCloud Subnet
19.12.2023
Masa is introducing its ZK-data network and marketplace to build a global market for personal data that is transparent, secure, and profitable. The launch is planned for the first quarter of 2024. Masa wants to allow people to retake data ownership and receive fair recompense for its use....
Zcash Creator Zooko Wilcox to Step Down as CEO of Electric Coin
19.12.2023
  Zooko Wilcox, the creator of the privacy-oriented blockchain network Zcash, is stepping down as CEO of Electric Coin Co., the primary developer behind Zcash. Wilcox has served as the project’s leader since its creation in 2015. The decision was made by the Board of Directors, which...
EURC stablecoin goes live on the Solana Network
19.12.2023
Solana recently announced the addition of EURC to its network. Pegged 1:1 with the Euro, EURC is a stablecoin similar to USDC. Circle, the global technology firm behind USDC, also launched the fiat-backed stablecoin. EURC will remain 1:1 redeemable against the Euro in a full-reserve model....
Pornhub's Most Popular Video Game Character In 2023 Was Chun-Li From... Fortnite?
18.12.2023
It shouldn’t be surprising in 2023 that a lot of people watch porn involving video game characters, but exactly who tops the list and why might indeed be unexpected.Read more